Ethel Merioles
I'm a writer from Manila, Philippines. Check out my blog at lifestylemanila.com
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Lifestyle Manila
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Lifestyle Manila offers a unique look into urban living.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 370 )
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Rapturous Eats at Sweet Ecstasy Cubao Expo
Funny posters on the wall betray the restaurant owner's lively character.Though it was the cookies and milk that made it on the hipsters' radar, I think it was... Read more
Posted on 11 March 2014 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE -
Hunger Games: Catching Fire DVD and Blu-ray Now Available
..for pre-order, that is (or at least until March 15)!The Hunger Games: Catching Fire will hit shelves soon as the Blu-ray, Limited Edition 2 Disc DVD, and... Read more
Posted on 06 March 2014 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE -
Showing in April: The Grand Budapest Hotel [Trailer]
Wes Anderson, the brilliant mind behind award wining movies such as The Royal Tenenbaums, Moonrise Kingdom and Fantastic Mr. Fox amazes movie goers again with... Read more
Posted on 06 March 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
The Fault in Our Stars Movie! [Trailer]
John Green's bestselling tear-jerker will finally come alive in the big screen in June (or at least in US theatres). Possibly 2014’s most awaited love story,... Read more
Posted on 05 March 2014 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE -
Just 5 Days Til Foodgasm 4!
Let's all give a round of applause for the UP Economics Society, Midnight Mercato and Wacoal for bringing Foodgasm 4, Craving 4 More this year! Ready for yet... Read more
Posted on 03 March 2014 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE -
Foodies Galore at Foodgasm 2014!
Due to the Foodgasm event's immense success, the UP Economics Society and Mercato Centrale once again organized a food event to remember! Read more
Posted on 28 February 2014 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE -
The Strip Manila IPL Ace Review
A few days ago I wrote a blog post announcing that Strip's 2-in-1 skin treatment is now available in Manila. Today I finally got a chance to try the Strip IPL... Read more
Posted on 11 February 2014 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE -
Personal Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas 2014
Is this post published too soon? I think not. Valentine's Day is near, what with news stations doing a quick feature on flowers and animal couples, and... Read more
Posted on 09 February 2014 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE -
3-Day Sale on Valentine’s Day!
You know how you can save huge amounts of money in personal items like clothes and accessories as well as home appliances and other stuff? Just find out which... Read more
Posted on 09 February 2014 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE -
Clooney’s Monuments Men Is So Not Like Ocean’s 11.
“The Monuments Men” opens February 12 in cinemas from 20th Century Fox to be distributed by Warner Bros. Check out the trailer below. Read more
Posted on 08 February 2014 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE -
Glee Star Shines in Geography Club [Trailer]
It's like The Breakfast Club meets Brokeback Mountain. The Geography Club breaks new ground and yet resonates as a relevant film of today's generation. Read more
Posted on 04 February 2014 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE -
Strip Manila’s Newest Service: IPL Ace
I think it's rare for Filipino women to abhor the razor, especially when in the shower. Let's face it: Media has already brainwashed society for plenty of... Read more
Posted on 02 February 2014 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE -
Be Fit, Be Fab, and Live Healthy at Eastwood City!
Hey, Megaworld Lifestyle Malls and Eastwood City just keep impressing me every year. Last year these folks decided to hold fundraisers for those affected by... Read more
Posted on 30 January 2014 DESTINATIONS, DIET & WEIGHT, FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, LIFESTYLE -
WD Now Offers Better Storage Solutions in Manila
Converting my siblings into blogging mavens is proving to be a hard thing to do. Nonetheless, at least I got to attend the Philippine launch of Western Digital’... Read more
Posted on 29 January 2014 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE -
6 Reasons Why You Should Donate Blood to the Philippine Red Cross
1. BLOOD DONATION IMPROVES OVERALL HEALTH. Did you know that donating blood improves our bodies' overall cardiovascular health? Read more
Posted on 22 January 2014 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE -
Join BYS Cosmetics’ Selfie Contest
Selfie Time! Have you guys heard of BYS Cosmetics' Selfie contest? Visiting the BYS Selfie Animation Booth for a makeover allows you to get a chance to win Php... Read more
Posted on 22 January 2014 LIFESTYLE -
Enjoy Beef and Booze at Bone & Barrel Bistro
Move over, Better Business Bureau and Big Better Burgers, there's another BBB in town. And this time, it's Bone Barrel Bistro, a family-friendly restaurant... Read more
Posted on 20 January 2014 DESTINATIONS, DINING OUT, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE -
Celebs Support Shimmian Manila Surgicenter Grand Opening at North EDSA
After successfully running surgery clinics such as the ones in Ortigas, Connecticut, Morato and at SM City Pampanga, Dr. Levi John Lansangan now brings... Read more
Posted on 19 January 2014 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE -
Urban Asian Dining at Red Onion
Have you been to Red Onion Café? The Manila-based quick service restaurant known as Red Onion Café serves authentic Chinese dishes in a modern setting. Read more
Posted on 19 January 2014 DESTINATIONS, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE -
Dockers Loves Blue This Season
Was checking out my current wardrobe, and I noticed that most of my tops have been in varying shades of blue since 2009. I find it strange, to be honest, for a... Read more
Posted on 17 January 2014 DESTINATIONS, LIFESTYLE